the ice plant

yesterday i ordered curbside pick up a wagyu burger, meat was tasteless i don’t think it was wagyu meat, on top of that the meat wrap paper was inside my burger, i called to report that so they pay more attention no callbackto apologize.
fries dried.
will not come back

today, 9/18/16 is the first time ice plant started serving brunch and i can say they delivered! on point, unique, always having you wanting to comebackagain and again, as we have come to find that everything served at ice plant is. we decided on the pastrami and eggs skillet and the french toast...my best friend and i brunch a bunch(almost every sunday) and this is hands down the best of them all!!!
from the quality service, industrial quaint atmosphere, craft cocktails, and unique artful menu - there's nothing that compares!!! ice plant is setting the bar higher than any place in st augustine and surrounding cities - a true gem!!
we are already planning our next visit for mid week. if you are looking for somewhere that locals love - look no further. if you are visiting st augustine and want a place that you will comebackto visit just to go here- you've found it! look no further. cannot say enough great things to the staff and owners of ice plant other than thank you for creating a place of quality, value and rarity. you have me always looking forward to comingbackagain and planning my next visit when we haven't even walked out of your door.

we only had drinks and bar appetizers, but if the food is as good as the apps were, we will eat here often. we had the pretzel bread and the smoked fish dip. omg! the pretzel bread and the house mustard served with it were to die for. so good. the drink menu is also fun and the drinks were yummy.

the ambiance was sorta neck beard hipster, but i liked it. felt like a warehouse, in a good way. the waitstaff is dressed in 40s garb but were all super friendly. our server was excellent and split the bill correctly 4 ways.

can't wait to getbackhere for dinner.

update: had the carpaccio with fried oysters, so very good.

monday december 29m 2014 - pathetic performance by the host. we have been to the ice plant many times and enjoyed it, so this experience was very disappointing. we were with out of town guests, arrived at 4:30 and placed our name on the list for a party of 7 (there were three names ahead of us on the entire list). we were told that seating for dinner would start at 5:00 so we went to the bar to wait. 5:00 came and went, several parties being seated and served. when asked the "host" said he had to wait for the bar manager to ok opening up thebacksection. 5:20 past, parties being seated in thebackand still no call from the host. i stopped hime to inquire as to when we would be seated and received the same "waiting for the ok to open the back" excuse. at 5:35, we left, embarrassed for our guests and wholly dissapointed to the total lack of service (from the host; zack and the bar staff were attentive and professional). it is doubtful we will return to dine there and will certainly no recommend the ice plant again.

hey lovelies! i recently spent the day in florida's oldest city, st. augustine with a few of my foodie friends!  we enjoyed a day of macarons, wine and live music, and the awesomeness that is   the ice plant ! there's been a lot of buzz about this place and after visiting, i can definitely understand why!  for starters, it's history datesbackto the early 20th century when it was merely an ice manufacturing plant.  as soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a bit of nostalgia, as they have kept some of the original fixtures to add character to the once old ice factory turned vintage restaurant and bar. one of the things i was most anxious to try was their craft cocktails! i was very indecisive, but our waitress, maggie, was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when it came to assisting me in choosing the right cocktail. i went with the sin city and i don't think i could've asked for a better drink.  my best description would be that it was equivalent to a spicy margarita and i love a good margarita! it had corazon tequila, ancho reyes, and madarine napoleon with vanilla pepper, lemon, and habenero sugar around the rim for a nice kick!  whoa!  i savored every drop! a few of my buddies got the same thing i did,  but my friend nate went for a cocktail that wasn't on the menu called the amelia.  it was similar in taste, to the amelia i had here , at bazille inside of nordtrom.  what i loved most about this drink was the ice sphere that he got with it! after all, we were at an old ice factory and the ice plant believes "ice is the cornerstone of the american bar and an integral component of a well made drink."  so it was only right that one of us got a personally carved piece of ice.  it was a perfect sphere!  the food was delicious and very fresh!  i love that their restaurant is farm to table and that their seafood is local and their beef is grass-fed! three of the five of us, including me, got the shrimp and grits.   it was very tasty.  the grits were very creamy, t

love it!. my new favorite restaurant in town! the staff was great, really loved the host, nicky! he gave was history on the building as he showed us to our table and was well dressed to fit the decor of the place. my husband and i tried several drinks and loved each one. bartenders/chefs take the time to create each drink and dish fresh and it really makes a difference. i love the ice specially designed for each drink to keep it from being watered down as the ice melts. the food was delicious too, cooked just right and a very creative menu. we cant wait to gobackto try everything on the menu!

best new place in the entire state of florida. absolutely an incredible experience from start to finish. from the building restoration to the staff, unique craft cocktails and fantastic food. cannot wait to gobackand take some friends to share the experience, simply a must try.